Down Payment Assistance Program (Cuyahoga County, OH)
Cuyahoga County Department of Development · Cuyahoga County, Ohio
At a glance: Up to 10% of the purchase price (or up to $20,900), deferred loan (no payments until you sell, refinance or pay off). Checked against the official page on Nov 3, 2026.
| Assistance type | Deferred loan — No payments until you sell, refinance or pay off |
|---|---|
| Amount | Up to 10% of the purchase price (or up to $20,900) |
| Income limit | Not verified on the official page — check the source |
| Purchase price limit | Not verified on the official page — check the source |
| First-time buyer rule | Not verified on the official page — check the source |
| Status | Offered |
| Status note | Not verified on the official page — check the source |
| Details | Deferred, subordinated loan for income-qualified buyers; can cover closing costs. The same program serves the City of Parma. |
| Official source | https://cuyahogacounty.gov/development/residents/down-payment-assistance-program (opens in new tab) |
| Last checked | Nov 3, 2026 (automated fetch) |
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Other Ohio programs
- First Home First Loan — 3:1 match up to $12,000
- First-Time Homebuyers Program — Up to $10,000 for a condo or single-family home; up to $14,000 for a two-family home
- OHFA Down Payment Assistance — 3% (conventional) or 3.5% (FHA, VA, USDA)
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Common questions
How much is Down Payment Assistance Program?
Up to 10% of the purchase price (or up to $20,900) (per the official page, checked Nov 3, 2026).
Is Down Payment Assistance Program a grant or a loan?
Deferred loan: no payments until you sell, refinance or pay off.
How does Down Payment Assistance Program work?
Deferred, subordinated loan for income-qualified buyers; can cover closing costs. The same program serves the City of Parma.
Is Down Payment Assistance Program still available in 2026?
The official page listed it as offered when we last checked on Nov 3, 2026. Funding can change, so confirm with the administrator.
Who runs Down Payment Assistance Program?
Cuyahoga County Department of Development, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Apply through the program or one of its participating lenders.
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